Democrats and Republicans are promising a redrafting of international trade and investment laws in the run-up to the presidential election, but their approaches are markedly different.
Protectionism, Trump and the future of FDI in the US
The result of the US election in November will hinge in large part on the number of voters who feel betrayed by globalisation, which in turn is placing pressure on free-trade agreements. Natasha Turak explores whether a victory for Donald Trump's protectionist policies would dent the US's leading global FDI role.
Mobile makes a perfect landing
Sandy Stimpson, mayor of Mobile, Alabama, talks about how winning a major Airbus contract is a sign of the Gulf Coast city’s readiness for business
US manufacturing productivity flattens out
Garner Economics highlights manufacturing stagnation despite growth
Ecommerce drains real estate availability
CBRE report reveals steady decline in warehouse stock
North Charleston: selling a city
Keith Summey, mayor of North Charleston, South Carolina, talks about how he kept the city on a upward trend despite the closure of the local naval shipyard.
Japanese yen up, Mexican peso down
Bloomberg surveys reveal experts’ opinion of currency winners and losers in the second half of the year.
Canadian banks’ M&A on the up
The US is the biggest target for Canadian banks looking to expand.
SelectUSA emphasises innovation
President Obama praises growth of cutting-edge manufacturing hubs at Washington, DC summit.
Former economy minister takes power in Peru
New president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski promises to steward country through continued financial growth.
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